Intermediate Java Software Engineer

Stanchion Payment Solutions; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 650 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech leader is hiring an Intermediate Java Software Engineer in Cape Town. This hybrid role requires a strong developer with a minimum of 5 years of experience, particularly in Java and Spring Boot. Responsibilities include contributing to system design, writing high-quality code, and ensuring thorough testing of software. Join a company that values creativity and innovative solutions in the financial technology sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum development experience.
• Experience with Java and Spring Boot Framework is essential.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to improving processes and methodologies.
• Develop solutions from technical specifications.
• Deliver software that is thoroughly tested and debugged.

Skills

Development experience

Java

Spring Boot Framework

Agile methodologies

Microservice Architecture

Code quality assurance

Problem-solving

Education

B-level tertiary qualification in IT/Engineering/Computer Science/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Cape TownStanchion Payments is hiring an Intermediate Java Software Engineer in Cape Town (hybrid).

Join a global fintech leader and build high-quality payment solutions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for strong developers who can fulfil a technical role within our product development division and who meet the specified criteria.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Contribute to improving processes and methodology within the team.

Contribute to system design to support business needs.

Write technical specifications from business requirements.

Develop solutions from technical specifications.

Highlight and address errors or shortcomings in received requirements and specifications.

Write high‑quality, readable code to applicable standards (including internal and external customer standards).

Ensure that version control is properly performed.

Troubleshoot defects.

Deliver software that is thoroughly tested and debugged.

Effectively communicate status without prior prompting.

Liaise with other divisions within Stanchion.

Documentation and contributing to the Knowledge base (Stanchion Wiki).

Assist with code quality assurance i.e. code reviews, testing, etc.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

Required Skills : Development experience of 5 years minimum with relevant senior development experience

B-level tertiary qualification on ITS / Engineering / Computer Science / Electronic Engineering

Java and Spring Boot Framework experience essential

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Microservice Architecture experience

Familiarity with software design best practices

Management of a Product Development Lifecycle

Product testing, regression, automated testing methodologies

Ability to think and act strategically and systemically, whilst managing operationally

Ability to inspire creativity, innovation, and solution thinking.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional (non‑essential) Skills : Design Pattern knowledge

Perspective & insight into the global fintech & payment environments

Technical understanding of the FinTech, Banking and Merchant Retail sectors

Financial and Business Management knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills

ABOUT US

Established in

• Stanchion Payments operates in South Africa, Australia, the UK, the United Arab Emirates and the USA. Stanchion Payment Solutions is a global payments business that has significant experience with card payments, switching, issuing and acquiring, that provides solutions, both product and bespoke, to customers in the financial services and fintech domains.

TO APPLY

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to : Quote "Intermediate Java Software Engineer" in the subject line.

Note: If you don't hear from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.